Do you know where the word 'cheetah' comes from? That they can reach a top speed of 60 miles per hour when running? Or that the Ancient Egyptians used to keep cheetahs as pets? Become an expert on these fascinating big cats with this beautifully presented book, packed full with stunning photographs of cheetahs in their natural habitat. This series is a great introduction to the world of animals - where they live, how they grow and learn, what they eat and the dangers they have to face. Animal Lives has all the facts on your favourite animals. Each title in this appealing series takes an up-close look at a different creature, exploring habitat, conservation and animal adaptation, as well as looking at the life cycle of the particular animal and the way the young survive - often against tremendous odds.

 

This book is part of a book series called Animal Lives .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by QED Publishing .

The author, Sally Morgan, is an experienced nature photographer and writer of books for children.

This book has the following chapters: The cheetah p4 Cheetah types p6 Where do you find cheetahs? p8 Beginning life p10 Growing up p12 Cheetah movement p14 Carnivores p16 Hunting p18 Cheetah senses p20 Living in a territory p22 Cheetah talk p24 Cheetahs and people p26 Cheetahs under threat p28 Cheetah life cycle p30 Glossary p31 Index p32